Bitcoin’s August Returns Over the Years

Bitcoin’s performance in August over the years reveals a pattern of significant fluctuations, reflecting the cryptocurrency’s volatile nature. The returns in August have varied widely, with some years witnessing substantial gains and others notable declines.

In 2023, Bitcoin experienced an -11.2% decline, continuing the trend from 2022, which saw a -14% drop. Conversely, 2021 was a positive year with a return of +14%, recovering from 2020’s slight +2.54% gain.

The most significant positive return occurred in 2017, with a remarkable +63.8% increase, standing out as a peak year. Other notable gains include 2013 with +27.4% and 2012 with +14.8%.

On the downside, 2018 and 2019 were challenging years, with returns of -9.2% and -4.66%, respectively. The earlier years of 2014, 2015 and 2016 also showed negative returns of -18.5, -19.2% and -7.8%.

These historical returns highlight Bitcoin’s unpredictable performance, with dramatic shifts both up and down, emphasizing the importance of understanding market trends and potential risks in cryptocurrency investments.

Disclaimer: Market capitalizations and data can vary in real-time. The information provided here is intended purely for educational purposes and should not, under any circumstances, be construed as financial advice.

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How Do I Get A Bitcoin Address

As the digital age progresses, Bitcoin stands out as a beacon of financial freedom and security. It’s the world’s first decentralized digital currency, created by the enigmatic Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009.

Owning bitcoin isn’t just about possessing a new form of money; it’s about embracing a revolution that could reshape the global financial system. This guide will show you how to get a Bitcoin address in a simple, straightforward manner, avoiding complex technical jargon.

How Do I Get A Bitcoin Address: Why You Need One

Before diving into how to get a Bitcoin address, it’s important to understand why you need one:

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NEW: Tether’s CEO Prefers Bitcoin Over Ethereum as the Easier Choice

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has publicly favored Bitcoin over Ethereum for the stablecoin issuer’s strategic reserves, emphasizing Bitcoin’s immutability and fixed supply of 21 million coins. This preference was highlighted when Tether declared last May that 15% of its profits would be used to purchase Bitcoin to bolster and diversify its reserves. Ardoino praised Bitcoin as “a long-term store of value with substantial growth potential.”

Despite Tether’s record-breaking $1.3 billion net profit this quarter, its Bitcoin reserves remained stable. However, Ardoino clarified that Bitcoin acquisitions continued through the company’s investment arm in 2024, reinforcing their commitment to the leading cryptocurrency.

Ardoino’s support for Bitcoin over Ethereum isn’t new. Following Ethereum’s Merge upgrade in 2022, he criticized Ethereum for its inability to match Bitcoin’s performance, pointing out that Ethereum has significantly underperformed against Bitcoin, falling 45% since their peak in December 2021.

On the Margin Newsletter: Crypto stocks suffer from Q2 blues

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Welcome to the On the Margin Newsletter, brought to you by Ben Strack and Casey Wagner. Here’s what you’ll find in today’s edition:

What we learned from the Q2 results of COIN, MSTR, MARA and GLXY, and where those companies are headed.
The lower-than-expected figures in the July jobs report, and why markets are panicking 
What you might have noticed (but maybe didn’t) during a data-filled week.

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Lightspeed Newsletter: ORE expected to resume mining this weekend

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Man, if I was unemployed, I would be doing little else but watching the Olympics right now. I had forgotten what a fun event it is.

My new favorite sport: canoe slalom, which I don’t entirely understand but am obsessed with watching. Anyways:

ORE expected to resume mining over the weekend

Solana’s boogeyman is re-emerging from under the bed.

ORE, the Solana-based proof-of-work currency that pushed the network to its limits in early April before pausing operations, is expected to resume mining sometime around Sunday, its…

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